Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I thought Extras was great. Haven't seen Life's Too Short yet, or An Idiot Abroad, but if the latter is anything like The Ricky Gervais Show then I'm sure it's hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Life's Too Short is great fun. Liam Neeson's appearance is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,222 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Yeah! "Steven, I make lists all the time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 "Let's do some improvisational comedy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 A Bergerac episode, one of the first going off into the occult. The joy is in Charles Gray. Around the same time he was playing Mycroft Holmes on ITV but here with the faint menace of...well maybe the devil himself. Found it a chilling performance when I saw it years ago. I guess watching it late at night didn't help, ha. From Blofeld to devil worshipper in less than twenty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Coming soon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Ah yea, the reboot season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 House Of CardsThe original 1990 BBC miniseries starring the fantastic Ian Richardson as the man you love to hate Francis Urqueheart, who after decades of loyal service to his party is denied a ministerial posts and starts a subtle Game Of Thrones as a war of succession heats up within the Tory party.An excellent, gripping mixture of political drama and satire. Constantly bouncing back and forth between the two without missing a beat.Ian Richardson, with his effortless charm and stern authority wins you over, even though what he does becomes more and more horrifying.He frequently breaks the fourth wall in this series, making the viewer feel like they are part of his scheming, which makes it all the more potent that for his final scene, on his way to the Queen as the new PM, he fobs the loyal viewer of with the still famous catchphrase.You might well think that. I couldn't possibly comment.A spiritual older brother of The Thick Of It!On to the second series! publicist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Believe it or not, I watched Enterprise for the first time today. Boring stories that make no sense, bland cast, stupid acting, and a horrid opening song. No wonder this thing bombed.That episode, where the Asian girl (Hoshi?) gets depleted by the transporter for example was a ridiculous episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Enterprise is best explained as Dr. Sam Beckett losing track of time for four really lousy years of his life in a fan fictionalized Star Trek universe. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I finished the first series of Downton Abbey today. I was against the idea of even starting the show but I was eventually pressured into it by friends once I ran out of weekend TV to watch. It's certainly not art with all it's soapy melodrama heightened to ridiculous proportions at times, but Maggie Smith with her fellow fine actors and the well-shot nature of the whole thing makes it somewhat entertaining. If I'm bored, I might give the second season a go. It's easy to get a kick out of it if you're in the right mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Enterprise is best explained as Dr. Sam Beckett losing track of time for four really lousy years of his life in a fan fictionalized Star Trek universe.Oh boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I finally got around to watching Firefly. I'm really getting into the story but some of the quirks such as the use of no sound in space, the Chinese muttering, and the country themed score are pretty cringe worthy and I don't really like Nathan Fillion's performance.So far I'd give it an 8/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Pretty high score for such complaints! All those things are the reason I liked it. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 They're pretty minor things for the most part and I'm usually pretty generous when it comes to ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The country theme was ace! And you're really complaining that they had no sound in space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The silent space thing and the other quirks just feel pretentious to me. It makes sense in something more serious like 2001 or Moon but here it feels like the silent space cutaways are there only to remind you that there's no sound in space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 "Pretentious" is the last word I would use to describe Firefly. To me no sound in space is natural. I didn't even notice it. I like the idea of using country music since Firefly is like a western with fantasy elements. Anyway,JJ Abrams and Jonah Nolan invite Anthony Hopkins to new their new HBO show called Westworld.And since Hopkins is more positive about TV than film these days, he might bite ...http://www.filmdivider.com/3911/jj-abrams-and-jonah-nolan-invite-anthony-hopkins-evan-rachel-wood-and-more-to-westworld/Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 "Pretentious" is the last word I would use to describe Firefly. To me no sound in space is natural. I didn't even notice it. I like the idea of using country music since Firefly is like a western with fantasy elements. It all comes down to personal taste I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I reckon more people think 2001 A Space Odyssey is more pretentious than Firefly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 No sound is space is sooooo boring!What's the fun of spaceships and stuff if you cant have big whooosh sounds when they fly past.OMG I'm sure star Wars would have flopped if they didnt have sound in space. I mean Ben Burrt would have have invented all those cool sound effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 More and more big screen actors (and directors) are starting be notice that TV is the place to be now. And it is. Really, while I think cinema should be a director's medium, TV is perfect for character development, acting and writing. Wouldn't be surprised if Hopkins has asked his agent to send some upcoming (TV) scripts his way. Confirmed: Anthony Hopkins will star in HBO's Westworld! Nolan will direct from a script he wrote with Lisa Joy. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I liked what Abrams and Nolan did with Person Of Interest, providing the only interest CBS has produced in decades. I'll watch this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 BROADCHURCH unfortunately turned out to be another mediocre crime programmer. The denouement was lame and the oh-so precious characterizations of the various townfolk turned out to be frighteningly by-the-numbers (though the actors struggle recommendably).Next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 The BoondocksFor a long while, I always thought Aaron McGruder's creation worked better as a comic strip than the Adult Swim cartoon but I've changed my mind. I'm amazed at how it manages to weave in biting social commentary, gleefully un-PC humor and beautiful animation in a fun little package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 New Halo tv series as executively produced by Messrs Sir Ridley of Riddleton, and his fellow artisan in arms Lord Scott of Scottisburg: Check out them low production values! It looks like Doctor Who with space marines (Steef might like it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Looks rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Looks like Prometheus 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 This one is basically just marketing for the game compilation release later this year. There's a big budget Spielberg series in production at the moment which is coming next year. Which will probably be crap too, but at least it won't look like BBC sci-fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Funny gag reel for Hannibal season 2SPOILERS if you have not finished Season 1http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/07/24/hannibal-season-2-gag-reel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I liked what Abrams and Nolan did with Person Of Interest, providing the only interest CBS has produced in decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I stand by my statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Finished all three seasons of Bored To Death. Shame it was cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 It was OK. Mostly because of Ted Danson Bit too much naval-gazing though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Ted Danson is a class foil to Larry David in Curb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Pity he is wasting his talent on CSI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 It was OK. Mostly because of Ted DansonBit too much naval-gazing thoughTed Danson is by far the highlight but all the characters are superbly developed, even the small recurring ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlao-roo 389 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ng0JFB2hH-MAs they say, sh*t just got real.By the way, always great to see Fred Weller, so good in In Plain Sight and his appearances in The Good Wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Alias Smith & Jones again, an episode with Monte Markham. One of these actors I like to see and I guess it all came from Baywatch as a kid in the early 90s.As for CSI, seeing Danson and Ratzenberger in a scene together early in Season 14 was a real kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 It is forbidden to talk about CSI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 What's CSI?I honestly think in all these years Ive never seen a full episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,336 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 It's very Tony Scott (ordinary). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 The Michael Bay/Jerry Bruckheimer style pretty much has his origins in Tony Scott's work.I think Beverly Hills Cop 2 or Top Gun may be the genesis of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Is Person of Interest any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 It's LOST's 10 year anniversary, so I thought it was appropriate to start it anew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Think I'm still a while away from being able to embark on viewing #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 It's LOST's 10 year anniversary, so I thought it was appropriate to start it anew.Lost premiered in September, not in the middle of July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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